How many perfect brackets remain in the NCAA Men's tournament, according to ESPN?
Mar 20, 2025
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — It's March, and you know what that means — time for some madness!
This year, more than 24 million NCAA Men's Tournament brackets were made on ESPN. But how many perfect brackets remain?
The first game was brutal for brackets: about 13.3 million were busted by Creighton's win over Louisville.
With 63 games in total, how long does it usually take for all brackets to bust?
According to the NCAA, an Ohio man correctly predicted the outcomes of the first 49 games of the 2019 tournament, the current record. Gregg Nigl, of Columbus, picked the correct winner for every game through to the Sweet Sixteen.
Last year, perfect brackets remained through the 31st game. ...read more read less